Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection

This vast digital collection of military artwork from the 16th through 20th centuries, vividly documents all aspects of military and naval history, with emphasis on the history and illustration of world military and naval uniforms from the 17th century to the present. In addition to the material on military and naval dress, the collection contains thousands of battle and campaign scenes, portraits, caricatures, wartime posters, original photographs, material pertaining to military decorations and insignia, heraldic ornaments, armor, weaponry, equitation, flags, knightly orders, court and ceremonial dress, architecture, and the general history of costume.
This collection is part of Brown University Library, hosted by Brown University.

Items in this collection

Bivouac

Bivouac

Brown University

Lithograph by C. de Lasteyrie after Marlet; soldiers resting around campfire. Lithograph by C. de Lasteyrie after Marlet; soldiers resting around campfire. Oblong medium folio and upright, 2 prints [cf. FrP1823mf4-b]; foxed. South Lincoln, Mass., Maroni, 1962.

Bisziukowice

Bisziukowice

Brown University

Unsigned watercolor mounted on card; row of 9 wooden huts. Unsigned watercolor mounted on card; row of 9 wooden huts. Small oblong folio. Munich, auction, 1957. Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Bisziukowice

Bisziukowice

Brown University

Unsigned watercolor mounted on card; line of soldiers marching past church in center distance, farm buildings around. Sketch for lithograph entitled 'Near Beschenkovitschi, 28 July, at 5.00 in the morning' Unsigned watercolor mounted on card; line of soldiers marching past church in center distance, farm buildings around. Sketch for lithograph entitled 'Near Beschenkovitschi, 28 July, at 5.00 in the morning' Small oblong folio. Munich, auction, 1957. Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Bisziukowice

Bisziukowice

Brown University

Unfinished watercolor with view of river and distant town, partially in flames, outline of two guns and artillerymen in foreground. Titled in ink Unfinished watercolor with view of river and distant town, partially in flames, outline of two guns and artillerymen in foreground. Titled in ink Small oblong folio. Munich, auction, 1957. Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Bisziukowice

Bisziukowice

Brown University

Unsigned watercolor; two women talking, one holding pot; church in right background. Sketch of church for lithograph entitled 'Suburbs of Beschenkovitschi, on the right bank of the Duna, 29 July'. Unsigned watercolor; two women talking, one holding pot; church in right background. Sketch of church for lithograph entitled 'Suburbs of Beschenkovitschi, on the right bank of the Duna, 29 July'. Small oblong folio. Munich, auction, 1957. Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Bismark, Moltke & Co., Unlimited

Original unsigned pencil and watercolor caricature; dead French lancer pinned to signpost by lance, German uhlan at right going though lancer's knapsack. Original unsigned pencil and watercolor caricature; dead French lancer pinned to signpost by lance, German uhlan at right going though lancer's knapsack. Upright, mounted on white board; margins; yellowed. New York, Rockman Prints, 1965.

Bismarck vor der Schwertübergabe

Collodion print photograph; Bismarck, in spiked helmet and uniform, in front of carriage, viewing troops at attention standing in open field, 1 mounted general facing him. Kaiser Wilhelm II on horseback, the Crown Prince standing by carriage Collodion print photograph; Bismarck, in spiked helmet and uniform, in front of carriage, viewing troops at attention standing in open field, 1 mounted general facing him. Kaiser Wilhelm II on horseback, the Crown Prince standing by carriage Oblong, on black card mat; margins; clean.

Birgfeld's Cavalry Sheridan: grand military galop

Birgfeld. For piano Cover title "Every nerve of the Charger was strained to full play with Sheridan only ten miles away"--cover. Cover lithographic illustration by P.S. Duval & son depicting Sheridan riding at head of troopers.

Bird's-eye view of the Battle of El-Teb. February 29th 1884

1st of 2 chromolith. plates; desert battle scene, British infantry in hollow square repulsing attack of Sudanese on all sides, fort in left background. 1st of 2 chromolith. plates; desert battle scene, British infantry in hollow square repulsing attack of Sudanese on all sides, fort in left background. Large oblong folio, matted; margins; edges soiled, creased. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1950.

Bird's eye view of the city of Arras

Bird's-eye view of battle formation and plan of fortified city, artillery and supply wagons advancing in foreground. Large horizontal folio; margins intact; clean N.Y., Rockman, 1954.

Bildnis des Hoch- und Wohlgebornen Herrn Herrn Wolffgang Julius Graven von Hohenlohe und Gleichen, u. Ritter &c. und ...

Engraved plate from book; full-length portrait in armor, standing by table upon which is helmet, near (window?) showing battle; numbered 50. Engraved plate from book; full-length portrait in armor, standing by table upon which is helmet, near (window?) showing battle; numbered 50. Small upright folio; plate mark. margins trimmed; edges worn; matted small folio. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Bikaner State trooper: trumpeter, camel corps, c.1900

6th in collection of 8 unsigned watercolors (by Lawson) of uniform figures, after original drawings; standing figure of trumpeter in white uniform, red turban and trim. 6th in collection of 8 unsigned watercolors (by Lawson) of uniform figures, after original drawings; standing figure of trumpeter in white uniform, red turban and trim. Narrow, unbound; clean; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold, "Indian State Troops..." London, Lawson, 1959.

Bihari, c. 1830

Bihari, c. 1830

Brown University

5th in collection of 13 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Lawson), copied from original documents in Foreign Office; standing figure of soldier in white outfit, pink shoes and turban, holding gun, facing left. 5th in collection of 13 unsigned ink and watercolor drawings (by Lawson), copied from original documents in Foreign Office; standing figure of soldier in white outfit, pink shoes and turban, holding gun, facing left. Unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio, black leather label st. gold "X.X.P. Lawson. Indian, Afghan and Thibetan State Troops, c.1830". London, Lawson, 1966.

Biharer Banderium

Biharer Banderium

Brown University

21st of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in green jacket, scarlet trousers, facing left, on horse with green saddle blanket. 21st of bound manuscript title-page and 25 hand-colored engraved plates of mounted hussar uniform figures (same figure or plate throughout); hussar in green jacket, scarlet trousers, facing left, on horse with green saddle blanket. Bound in blue leather tooled and stamped gold "Koronázási Banderiumok, 1790"; clean. N.Y., Apfel, 1962. title provided by cataloger

Bigot adjutant major du 4e bataillon des Landes

Uncolored aquatint plate from book by Mixille and St. Saveur after Labrousse of military incidents and portraits (Encyclopédie de Voyages); wounded officer seated in foreground addresses another officer and troops; text of speech below plate. Uncolored aquatint plate from book by Mixille and St. Saveur after Labrousse of military incidents and portraits (Encyclopédie de Voyages); wounded officer seated in foreground addresses another officer and troops; text of speech below plate. Small upright and oblong, 4 prints [cf. FrP1793sf-1a,b, FrP1794sf-1b], matted; clean. New York, Harry H. Hymes, 1947. Subtitle supplied by cataloger

Big Sam M'Donald, in the Highland dress

Etched plate from book by and after Kay (later included in his A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings, published 1837-1838); standing figure in kilt and headdress, with claymore and walking stick, outdoors. Etched plate from book by and after Kay (later included in his A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings, published 1837-1838); standing figure in kilt and headdress, with claymore and walking stick, outdoors. Small upright, matted; margins trimmed. Acquired 1955.

Big House Tacloban 1944

Big House Tacloban 1944

Brown University

Original pencil sketch, signed and dated by Murphy, of "Big House" Tacloban. Notation at top says MacArthur headquarters on Leyte. Original pencil sketch, signed and dated by Murphy, of "Big House" Tacloban. Notation at top says MacArthur headquarters on Leyte. Murphy joined the New York 7th Regiment in 1940 and trained at Camp Stewart, Georgia. He sailed to Australia in 1943 and served on General MacArthur's staff. Later he went to New Guinea and the Philippines before moving on to Japan following the surrender.

Bierachter Standard Bearer

One of collection of 11 original watercolor by Hind, unsigned. A soldier in blue uniform with a flag and sword, standing. One of collection of 11 original watercolor by Hind, unsigned. A soldier in blue uniform with a flag and sword, standing. Unbound; in red cloth slip-case, blue leather label stamped gold; clean. N. Y., Rockman Prints, 1948.

Bienfaisance des Françaises envers les prisonniers espagnoles

Lithograph by de Lasteyrie after Marlet; two young French women nursing and giving refreshment to exhausted Spanish prisoners resting from march. Lithograph by de Lasteyrie after Marlet; two young French women nursing and giving refreshment to exhausted Spanish prisoners resting from march. Oblong folio; margins; foxed. South Lincoln, Mass., Maroni, 1962.

Biel Klotz oder Loth auf einer Büchsen zuschief

3rd of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Leonard Fronsperger, 'Von kayserlichen Kriegsrechten...', 1573; soldier adjusting range on cannon aimed toward left. 3rd of 38 engravings of artillery weapons, etc., from Leonard Fronsperger, 'Von kayserlichen Kriegsrechten...', 1573; soldier adjusting range on cannon aimed toward left. Folio; most engravings yellowed or trimmed close. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Biaritz Airport Oct 12 Plane for Paris -- Pyrenees Biarritz Airport

A US military plane sits on a grassy landing field. A group of people are boarding. Low mountains appear in the distance. A US military plane sits on a grassy landing field. A group of people are boarding. Low mountains appear in the distance. Wasserman served with the U.S. Army in Belgium and Germany, 1944-1945.

Beym tross da lass ich finden mich

One of a collection of 14 anonymous engraved plates (after Ulrich and Mayr). Woman in dress from behind, holding hat in left hand and spear in right, with dog at her feet; rhyme printed below One of a collection of 14 anonymous engraved plates (after Ulrich and Mayr). Woman in dress from behind, holding hat in left hand and spear in right, with dog at her feet; rhyme printed below Blue paper cover, manuscript title in pencil "Anonym Copien nach Mary & Ulrich. 14 Bl." in tan cloth case, brown leather backstrip label stamped gold "Mayr & Ulrich--Copie nach Soldatenbuch--c. 1630"; trimmed, yellowed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Beym fänlin ist die sicherst stell

One of a collection of 14 anonymous engraved plates (after Ulrich and Mayr). Man with long cape and sword. One of a collection of 14 anonymous engraved plates (after Ulrich and Mayr). Man with long cape and sword. Blue paper manuscript title in pencil "Anonym Copien nach Mayr & Ulrich. 14 Bl." in tan closth case, brown leather backstrip label stamped gold "Mayr & Ulrich--Copie nach Soldatenbuch--c. 1630"; trimmed and yellowed. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951.

Bewegung No. 2. Wie ein Erster der Letzte werden kann

One of a collection of 4 lithographic plates of caricatures; by and after T.H.; Bewegung no. 2; published by Höfelich. Man sneaking out of door with armfulls of documents One of a collection of 4 lithographic plates of caricatures; by and after T.H.; Bewegung no. 2; published by Höfelich. Man sneaking out of door with armfulls of documents Small upright folio; margins; worn, repaired tears. Middletown, Conn., Schwarz, 1956.

Bewaffneter Landsturm von Unteroestereich

One of a collection of 4 hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures (probably after Mansfeld), this one numbered 7 and showing figure in khaki and gray holding sword in left hand and holding scythe over right shoulder. One of a collection of 4 hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures (probably after Mansfeld), this one numbered 7 and showing figure in khaki and gray holding sword in left hand and holding scythe over right shoulder. Small upright, margins, slightly foxed; in gray cloth portfolio, stamped red "Oesterr. Freikorps, c. 1800". Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.

Beverwijk Genoodschap

Beverwijk Genoodschap

Brown University

1st in pair of original unsigned watercolors; standing uniform figure of infantry officer in tricorn hat with red and white cockade, with walking stick, wearing sword, left hand on hip. 1st in pair of original unsigned watercolors; standing uniform figure of infantry officer in tricorn hat with red and white cockade, with walking stick, wearing sword, left hand on hip. Upright, matted; margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949.

Beverly Light Infantry quick step

Composed by Henry Fisher Flagg, and respectfully dedicated to the Boston Brass Band. Cover lithographic illustration by Thayer: group of six soldiers standing in front of an encampment of tents. Music engraved by A.F. Winnemore.

Beurnonville. Général des Armées de la Rep. f.

One of a collection of 11 hand colored engraved full-length military portraits. Figure facing right in front with sword and pointing with right hand. One of a collection of 11 hand colored engraved full-length military portraits. Figure facing right in front with sword and pointing with right hand. Small upright folio; plate marks; margins trimmed; in blue, beige and white decorated board slipcase, red leather label stamped gold. Paris auction, 1966.